General Lab Information

The cluster tool enables robotic transfer of substrates through a variety of modules. The tool itself features integrated modules for thermal and plasma processing of substrates and materials deposition, as well as a sample “library” for long-term storage of substrates and intermediate samples. Overall, the cluster tool—which integrates with the QPress-specific modules described on this website—allows automated (robotic and programmatic) routing of samples through all the preparation, synthesis, and processing steps for layered materials research.

Status: The cluster tool is ready for use.

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Cluster tool glovebox

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Vacuum suitcase

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Photos of the cluster tool

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